Serving 280 students in grades 1-3, Thaddeus Stevens School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65-69%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-74%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
23%
14%
White
69%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Thaddeus Stevens School?
280 students attend Thaddeus Stevens School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Thaddeus Stevens School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thaddeus Stevens School?
Thaddeus Stevens School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thaddeus Stevens School offer ?
Thaddeus Stevens School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Thaddeus Stevens School part of?
Thaddeus Stevens School is part of New Castle Area School District.
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